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- Title
Experiences of Older Adults During COVID-19: Loss, Boredom, Uncertainty, Worry, and Resilience.
- Authors
Palmer, Janice L.; Stallings, Devita T.; Yoo, Jee-Hye; Lorenz, Rebecca A.; Lach, Helen W.
- Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and resulting instructions to stay home and social distance enhanced concerns of the impact of social isolation on the physical and mental well-being of older adults. Eighteen community-dwelling older adults participated in interviews describing their experiences early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants experienced loss of activities, routines, and social connection, and feelings of worry and uncertainty. Nevertheless, participants were hopeful about the future and demonstrated resilience in overcoming boredom as they became intentional in finding new activities and using technology to maintain connection with others. Older adults may need support in such situations to manage boredom and uncertainty and avoid social isolation. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 49(6), 27–32.]
- Subjects
WELL-being; COVID-19; RESEARCH methodology; TELEPHONES; INTERVIEWING; UNCERTAINTY; VIDEOCONFERENCING; PATIENTS' attitudes; SOCIAL isolation; HOPE; QUALITATIVE research; SEASONS; INDEPENDENT living; HEALTH; GERIATRIC nursing; SOCIAL skills; WORRY; INTENTION; SOCIAL distancing; STATISTICAL sampling; CONTENT analysis; DATA analysis software; COVID-19 pandemic; PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience
- Publication
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 2023, Vol 49, Issue 6, p27
- ISSN
0098-9134
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3928/00989134-20230512-04